Reflection #7

Before the hurricane took over everything, I was researching the public's reactions to the change in Morocco's constitution and its reforms. I was rather surprised by what I found. It seems that the vast majority of people think the policy reforms are just facades and that the king hasn't lost any power in the state. I hope that what I've learned so far about the policy changes is real, and that the media hasn't been feeding false information, but if so, then Morocco is pulling the most elaborate illusion ever. However, opposition groups have calmed down in their demonstrations, so maybe there really is some change happening after all. 

The reason I chose Morocco in the first place was because I felt it was the most moderate of the countries in the MENA region, which I assume was based off my Orientalist-affected view coming into the class. To think that they are possibly more sneaky than the other countries disappoints me because that would make them the worst country, government wise. At least in the other countries the corrupt officials are more transparent about it. Regardless, I still have faith that the policy changes will be made into effect and that change will be seen, it just may take a little longer than what the people have patience for.